1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1960 Austin A 90
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin A 90 (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Austin A 90 (214 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1960 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1960 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulia | A 90 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 214 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |